Tuesday, April 23
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Free and open to the public
Unity Hall, Middlebury Congregational Church, 2 Main St, Middlebury (access from N. Pleasant St/Rt 7 entrance)

Jumping worms are a group of invasive earthworms, originating in Asia, that are rapidly spreading throughout the Northeast, including Addison County. They quickly consume surface organic matter in forests, gardens, and agricultural landscapes, degrading the soil and threatening our ecology and economy—including our maple operations, farms, plant nurseries, and composting facilities—as well as our home gardens, lawns and woodlands.

What action can we take to mitigate this damage? Join us to learn from the experts: Dr. Josef Görres, Professor of Agriculture, Landscapes and Environment at UVM, Maryam Nouri-Aiin, Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Agriculture, Landscapes and Environment at UVM, and Emily Johnston, Public Outreach Coordinator, and composting expert at the Addison County Solid Waste Management District.

Sponsored by Pollinator Pathway of Addison County, Master Gardeners, and Vermont Coverts: Woodlands for Wildlife.

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